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* Unknown; apparently from, or related to flummery. Compare -a-, diddle.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A baked main course pudding consisting of stale bread, pork fat, molasses, and spices including cinnamon and allspice. It was a part of early American cuisine, especially in New England. Full definition →
* Unknown; apparently from, or related to flummery. Compare -a-, diddle.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.